George Kelesis, a Las Vegas tax and white‑collar attorney, was nominated by the White House on Feb. 11 to be U.S. attorney for Nevada. The nomination now heads to the Senate for confirmation.

Robert D. Dunn, convicted in the killing of Joaquin and Eleanor Sierra and who hid their remains in a Las Vegas storage unit, was pronounced dead Feb. 5 at a Carson City prison.

Clear morning, highs near 69°F; expect breezy nights and a wetter system Monday with mountain snow.

A’s officials say the Strip ballpark is visibly taking shape: major decks have been poured, roughly $1.02B in permits are on file, and steel work is set to begin this spring. Team leaders still expect the stadium to track toward a 2028 opening.

Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide in the 9200 block of Desert Village Avenue near Flamingo and Fort Apache. Detectives closed streets while they processed the scene.

Fiorella Pasta Bar at Durango Casino & Resort will close after service on March 27 as Station Casinos reshuffles the food‑hall lineup. The move trims Marc Vetri’s Vegas footprint.

Mariacheez, the Bonanza Road pizza shop, is listed on a city permit for Suite 145 at Centennial Center in Las Vegas. The timeline for a second location has not been announced.

CCSD says some reporting about sweeping budget reductions and staff "surplus" notices is inaccurate as the district finalizes budgets for 2026–27. Officials say they will keep employees updated.

Sen. Dina Neal has opened a fresh review of Nevada's 9% Live Entertainment Tax to consider whether pro sports, ticket resales and other admissions should be taxed.

Southern Nevada Health District says medetomidine — "rhino tranq" — has been detected in local street drugs. Officials urge testing, rescue breathing and immediate medical care.

A semi hauling 28 cattle overturned at Las Vegas’s Spaghetti Bowl last Wednesday, killing 16 animals and closing a major ramp for hours while officials offloaded and evaluated survivors.

A $70K salary in Las Vegas can cover rent and basics, but neighborhood, car costs and groceries determine whether you can save or scramble.

Ganbei, an all‑you‑can‑eat Chinese spot from Wing Law, is heading to West Sahara with a backyard‑style patio and a table‑roll serving model. Early 2026 is the target.